City of Kentwood
Ford International Airport selects local artist for new mural installation
Dania Grevengoed was selected to create 12 murals to greet guests driving to and from the airport. (Courtesy, Ford International Airport)
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Denise Davis and the Motor City Sensations to perform Thursday
The band performs at 7 p.m. Thursday as part of Kentwood’s Summer Concert Series on the lawn behind City Hall.
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Kentwood Fourth of July celebration
The annual event includes a full day of activities for all ages and interests, including a pancake breakfast, 5K race, parade, carnival, fireworks show and more.
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The Stinky “Beast” has bloomed at Frederik Meijer Gardens
“It began to open up and reveal its beautiful red inside, and then the stink … the stink is kind of hard to describe,” said John VanderHaagen, Director of Communications at Meijer Gardens. Look inside for more details.
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Battle Ground JKD invites community to free Fitness in the Park event June 26
Local business owner invites all ages to begin their fitness journey with a free fitness event featuring activities and demonstrations.
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South Christian girls soccer team caps off season in Division 3 elite eight
Alexa Boersma led the Sailors with 25 goals and 10 assists this season.
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Michigan High School Athletic Association registration underway for game officials
The Michigan High School Athletic Association is accepting registrations online or by mail for game officials for the 2024-25 school year. Look inside for more details
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Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Farmers Market runs Fridays, June 14 through Oct. 11; Meet new Manager Yeli Romero
It’s a new location and a new manager for the Roosevelt Park Neighborhood Farmers Market, which begins on Friday, June 14 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. and runs through Oct. 11.
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Kentwood Public Schools receive state grant funding for Teacher Development Opportunities
KPS is among only 18 districts in Michigan to receive grant funding to support eligible teachers to pursue National Board Certification for the first time.
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Kentwood Public School’s ARCH After-school Program receives $10.5 million in state grants
“We are thrilled and appreciative to receive these grants and continue to offer high-quality learning experiences beyond the school day and throughout the summer,” said Kentwood Public Schools ARCH Project Director Lori Bramble-Romeo. (Generic Photo Courtesy, pxhere.com)
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UPDATE: Missing person Karen Sorensen found Friday, June 14
The Kentwood Police Department has reported that missing person Karen Sorensen was found.
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Star-Studded “Money in the Bank” feature highlights busy stretch at Berlin Raceway
Berlin hosts three nights of racing over an eight-day span highlighted by the “Money in the Bank” feature, one of the premier races of the summer at Berlin. (Image Courtesy, Berlin Raceway)
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Children are invited to meet local veteran heroes at free Hero’s Breakfast event on June 15
Children are invited to dress as their favorite superhero and have breakfast with the local heroes that walk among them every day.
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Creating memories: Hero’s Corner and Battle Ground JKD sponsor upcoming Daddy Daughter Dance on June 14
Two local organizations have teamed up to provide a fun and safe event for young girls and the positive male role models in their lives in the form of a Daddy Daughter Dance.
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Community invited to Kentwood’s Kickoff to Summer Celebration on Saturday, June 8
The festival features food trucks, live music, sports tournaments and more, in the area around City Hall, 4900 Breton Ave. SE.
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